A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4359722 Details
Epoch: 201 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4361765 epoch_slot_no: 20165 block_no: 4359545 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1278 time: 2020-06-29 13:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76d19e1876c5f955f365ad6bc7035aeca75c68fd9f0207bb5f635c8d53433a5dBlock Operator
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